Marcella Ruth Barta, 73, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Generations Care Center in Rock Island.  Celebration of Life will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Burial will be in Czech National Cemetery.

Marcella was born August 1, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Kloubec) Barta. She graduated from Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School.  She worked for many years at Penick and Ford.  Marcella enjoyed cross stitching, traveling, and spending time with her dogs.

Marcella is survived by her dog Emma, her family, and many close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Valley Humane Society in her name.